IT Infrastructure Manager

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We have a current opening for a IT Infrastructure Manager for our office in Sacramento, CA.

The IT Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and security of the organization’s core technology infrastructure. This includes on-premise and cloud systems, networks, servers, storage, identity platforms, collaboration tools, and end-user computing. The role ensures high availability, scalability, and performance of all infrastructure services.

Success in the position is achieved through the following duties & responsibilities:

Infrastructure Strategy & Architecture

• Co-develop technology leadership and execute the infrastructure roadmap aligned with business strategy and growth objectives.
• Design hybrid and cloud-native architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP) for computing, storage, networking, and identity.
• Evaluate and select infrastructure technologies, platforms, and vendors.

Operations & Reliability

• Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of networks, servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud services.
• Manage incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Oversee monitoring, patching, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

Security & Compliance

• Partner with security teams to implement infrastructure security controls, including identity, endpoint protection, network segmentation, and logging.
• Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, HIPAA, PCI, etc., as applicable).
• Manage vulnerability remediation and infrastructure risk mitigation.

Cloud & Modern Workplace

• Lead migration and optimization of workloads to cloud platforms.
• Manage Microsoft 365, identity platforms (Entra ID / Active Directory), endpoint management (Intune, SCCM), and collaboration tools.
• Optimize cloud cost management and governance (FinOps).

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop IT support staff.
• Set performance goals, conduct reviews, and build technical capabilities across the team.
• Manage vendors, MSPs, and system integrators.

Financial Management

• Own infrastructure budget, forecasting, and cost optimization.
• Work with PMO to ensure accurate cost center data.
• Evaluate ROI and total cost of ownership for infrastructure investments.

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain architecture diagrams, SOPs, policies, and technical documentation.
• Establish infrastructure standards, configuration baselines, and governance frameworks.
• Maintain IT onboarding documentation and environment data.

Vendor Management

• Partner with the business for vendor onboarding, offboarding, and ongoing management.
• Create, manage, negotiate and enforce contractual agreements such as NDAs, MSAs, RFPs, SLAs to ensure best value and delivery for our organization.
• Partner with Finance to manage CAPEX, OPEX, tax efficiencies and amortization

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with 3–5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Deep expertise in:

• Windows and Linux server environment
• Networking (LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls, SD-WAN)
• Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Identity and access management (Active Directory, Entra ID, SSO, MFA)
• Backup, disaster recovery, and storage systems

Preferred:

• Cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.)
• ITIL Foundation or higher
• Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, Security+)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation)
• Experience in regulated industries (construction, manufacturing, healthcare, finance, etc.)

Required Skills & Abilities:

Core Competencies:

• Infrastructure, architecture and engineering leadership
• Incident and problem management
• Vendor and contract management
• Financial and capacity planning
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Strong communication with technical and executive stakeholders
• Risk management and security mindset

Success Metrics

• On-time, on-budget delivery of strategic initiatives
• Infrastructure transparency and predictability
• Improved project management maturity and consistency
• Strong executive confidence in delivery outcomes
• Measurable business value realization from projects

The IT Infrastructure Manager ensures the foundational technology platform is secure, resilient, and scalable—directly enabling business operations, digital transformation, and cybersecurity posture.

Salary Range :

• $120,000/Year - $150,000/Year

• This is an exempt position

We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).

Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify Link:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Royal Electric is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

We promote a drug free workplace.

Benefits

• Health

• Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
• Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).
• $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays)
• Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly – work related), & Transit
• Pharmacy discounts
• Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
• Opportunity for tuition reimbursement
• Wellness Resources
• Free telehealth
• Health Joy App
• Free peer coach support - (mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation)
• CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
• Employee Assistance Support
• Hearing Aid discount plan
• Laser VisionCare discount plan
• Learning & Development
• Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
• Professional & Leadership Development Training
• Skill Development Training
• Mentorship Program
• On-The-Job & Classroom Training

• Employee Referral Program: We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company’s referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive!

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